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County Public Health: Watch Out for Mosquitoes
Friday, Jun 16, 2017

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the first case of human West Nile virus infection in Los Angeles County for the 2017 season (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). An elderly resident of...

2 West Nile Virus Deaths Confirmed in San Fernando Valley
Friday, Sep 9, 2016

[LACo Public Health] – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the first deaths due to West Nile Virus this year in LA County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). The two residents were elderly...

West Nile Virus Cases in SCV Now Number 34
Monday, Aug 29, 2016

Thirty-four occurrences of West Nile virus have been reported in the Santa Clarita Valley so far this season, double the number from three weeks ago. Most of the cases (24) have involved crows that died after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Seven cases were reported in the flock of sentinel chickens...

One More Worry: St. Louis Encephalitis Reappears in L.A. County
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016

This past week, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District confirmed the reappearance of Saint Louis Encephalitis, the first time in seven years within the District borders. GLACVCD detected Saint Louis Encephalitis (SLE) in a routine testing of mosquito samples from a trap located in Whittier....

17 West Nile Virus Incidents in SCV This Season
Monday, Aug 8, 2016

The Santa Clarita Valley has seen 17 cases of West Nile virus so far this season – all of them in birds. Thirteen dead crows have been found to be infected, in a fairly even distribution across the valley. Sentinel chickens Last week, four sentinel chickens that the Greater L.A. County Vector Control...

County Sees First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2016 Season
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2016

[LACo Public Health] – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirms the first human case of West Nile Virus infection for the 2016 season in LA County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). Illness occurred...

World’s Deadliest Animal
Sunday, Jul 10, 2016

You’re probably thinking sharks, lions, tigers, bears and the like, right? Believe it or not, the deadliest animal in the world is the mosquito. mosquitoes are responsible for a lot of diseases including Zika virus, malaria, dengue fever, West Nile virus, yellow fever, cikungunya and filariasis. Thousands...

West Nile Virus Shows Up in Canyon Country
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2016

Asian tiger mosquito Officials from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District  recommends residents keep insect repellent nearby as the season progresses. This past week, GLACVCD confirmed additional West Nile Virus activity for the first time this year in the following cities or communities: *...

West Nile Virus Returns to Santa Clarita Valley
Friday, Oct 23, 2015

It took a bit longer than the “new normal” to get here this season, but West Nile virus turned up recently in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to the latest data from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. West Nile virus is endemic in Los Angeles County, meaning it’s here to...

L.A. County’s First West Nile Virus Death of 2015 Reported
Friday, Sep 18, 2015

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirms its first West Nile virus (WNV) death of the 2015 season. The patient was an elderly male who lived in the San Gabriel Valley, had pre-existing health conditions, was hospitalized in late August and died this month. To date, 18 WNV infections,...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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